Trim panel finisher, steering column top — a genuine BMW part, number 32 31 1 493 692. The number stamped on the part is 32311493692; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 1493692. You will find it on our Steering shelf, under Other Steering parts. BMW has since replaced it with 7157357.
BMW's catalog records no E36 or E46 it is fitted to; it belongs to other BMW models.
BMW draws it on the Trim panel dashboard, from 09.2002 (51_5622) diagram. It weighs about 230 g (0.5 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
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Good — minimal wear, fully functional.
Fair — normal wear, fully functional.
Acceptable — visible wear, still functional.
Returns: 30 days if a part arrives damaged or isn't what the listing described. Full policy.
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